Saturday, March 17, 2018
A little History
St. Patrick is called a Christian missionary and the Apostle of Ireland. St. Patrick is responsible for converting the people of Ireland to Christianity. St. Patrick's Day is the feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Patron saints are chosen to protect the interests of a country, place, group, trade or profession, or activity, and to intercede for them in heaven.
He was Born in 385 AD in Britain, but is not Irish. At 16, he was brought to Ireland as a slave. He escaped six years later and became a priest. Following a vision, he returned to Ireland to Christianize the Irish people. St. Patrick dies March 17, 461 AD.
In Ireland, St. Patrick's Day is a national holiday with banks, stores and businesses closing for the day. It has primarily been celebrated as a religious holiday.
In the United States, St. Patrick's Day is primarily a secular holiday. Corned beef and cabbage is a staple at many St. Patrick's Day celebrations in America. The first St. Patrick's Day celebration in the United States was held in Boston in 1737.
The first official parade in New York City is held March 17, 1762. In March 17, 2002 - 300,000 marchers and three million spectators make this parade, honoring the heroes and victims of 9/11, the largest parade to date. The parade marches up 5th Avenue, from 44th to 79th streets. It is often called the world's largest St. Patrick's Day parade. In March 17 of 2011 - The 250th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade is held. In, September 4, 2014 - The organizers of the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade announce the first ever LGBT group to march in 2015 under their banner. It represents an end to a ban on openly gay groups in the parade.
In, Chicago the first St. Patrick's Day parade celebration was held on March 12, 1955. The Chicago River is dyed green, with a secret recipe, and the parade begins at noon at the corner of Balbo and Columbus Drive.
He was Born in 385 AD in Britain, but is not Irish. At 16, he was brought to Ireland as a slave. He escaped six years later and became a priest. Following a vision, he returned to Ireland to Christianize the Irish people. St. Patrick dies March 17, 461 AD.
In Ireland, St. Patrick's Day is a national holiday with banks, stores and businesses closing for the day. It has primarily been celebrated as a religious holiday.
In the United States, St. Patrick's Day is primarily a secular holiday. Corned beef and cabbage is a staple at many St. Patrick's Day celebrations in America. The first St. Patrick's Day celebration in the United States was held in Boston in 1737.
The first official parade in New York City is held March 17, 1762. In March 17, 2002 - 300,000 marchers and three million spectators make this parade, honoring the heroes and victims of 9/11, the largest parade to date. The parade marches up 5th Avenue, from 44th to 79th streets. It is often called the world's largest St. Patrick's Day parade. In March 17 of 2011 - The 250th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade is held. In, September 4, 2014 - The organizers of the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade announce the first ever LGBT group to march in 2015 under their banner. It represents an end to a ban on openly gay groups in the parade.
In, Chicago the first St. Patrick's Day parade celebration was held on March 12, 1955. The Chicago River is dyed green, with a secret recipe, and the parade begins at noon at the corner of Balbo and Columbus Drive.
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Shamrocks Shamrocks are the national flower and emblem of Ireland. Legend has it St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity, by showing an unbeliever the three-leafed plant with one stalk.
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Local Events...
March 14th
Corned Beef Dinner @ First United Methodist Church
Corned Beef Dinner
Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 4:30 PM – 7 PM
First United Methodist Church, Torrington CT
21 Fern Dr, Torrington, Connecticut 06790
Come and enjoy a traditional St. Paddy’s Day Dinner served buffet style with love.
Adults $15, Kids 6-13 $8.00 Children 5/under are (free)
(Mac & Cheese available for children under 5 ONLY)
Call 860-489-8084 to reserve your tickets
Take out available
All proceeds from the Corned Beef Dinner support the Mission and Ministry of The First United Methodist Church
Adults $15, Kids 6-13 $8.00 Children 5/under are (free)
(Mac & Cheese available for children under 5 ONLY)
Call 860-489-8084 to reserve your tickets
Take out available
All proceeds from the Corned Beef Dinner support the Mission and Ministry of The First United Methodist Church
Hosted by First United Methodist Church, Torrington CT
Shamrock Designer Purse Bingo @ Knights of Columbus
Shamrock Designer Purse Bingo to Benefit For The Love Of Jack
Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 6 PM – 9 PM
Knights of Columbus, Torrington, CT.
Hosted by Everything Happens For A Reason Fundraising
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒:
Sherrie Gioia @ 860.605.3422 (Call/Text)
$𝟑𝟓 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧
Tickets are Limited! Pre-Sale only!!
** Reserved tables of 8 come with an extra bingo pack of the 10 games for your table!
𝟔𝐩𝐦 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰. 𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐎 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟕𝐩𝐦.
𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐬:
10 games of bingo (each game has a corresponding designer purse prize) and a dauber.
Sherrie Gioia @ 860.605.3422 (Call/Text)
$𝟑𝟓 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧
Tickets are Limited! Pre-Sale only!!
** Reserved tables of 8 come with an extra bingo pack of the 10 games for your table!
𝟔𝐩𝐦 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰. 𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐎 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟕𝐩𝐦.
𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐬:
10 games of bingo (each game has a corresponding designer purse prize) and a dauber.
Hosted by Everything Happens For A Reason Fundraising
and For The Love Of Jack Inc. a 501 c 3 Non-Profit Organization
and For The Love Of Jack Inc. a 501 c 3 Non-Profit Organization
Irish Dinner @ St. John Paul the Great Academy
Irish Dinner
Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 4 PM – 7 PM
St. John Paul the Great Academy
360 Prospect St, Torrington, Connecticut 06790
Adults - $13.00, Children - $9.00 (under age 5 are free)
Join us for a traditional Irish Dinner to benefit St. John Paul the Great Academy. Your choice of delicious fork-tender corned beef with boiled cabbage, red bliss potatoes, sweet carrots & Irish soda bread -OR- Hearty lamb stew with Irish soda bread and your choice of home baked desserts and beverages. Take-Out Available!
Join us for a traditional Irish Dinner to benefit St. John Paul the Great Academy. Your choice of delicious fork-tender corned beef with boiled cabbage, red bliss potatoes, sweet carrots & Irish soda bread -OR- Hearty lamb stew with Irish soda bread and your choice of home baked desserts and beverages. Take-Out Available!
Hosted by St. John Paul the Great Academy
St Patty’s Day Celebration @ O’CONNOR’S PUB
O’Connor’s Pub St Patty’s Day Celebration
Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 4 PM – 7 PM
O'Connors Torrington CT
26 E Main St, Torrington, Connecticut 06790
Doc has got some Irish in him and he is bringing it to O’Connor’s Pub for their annual St Patty’s Day Weekend Celebration! Real Irish cookin’ and hospitality and Doc Hollidays Acoustic Rock N Roll Legacy Tour with an Irish twist! So come out for some food and a pint or two! See ya there!
Hosted by The Modern Day Doc Holliday and The Best Outta Three
